A Tennessee bill would take the right to education away from undocumented children. The Heritage Foundation is pushing it in other states. Jessica Washington March 4 2026 (TheIntercept.com) Children attend a meeting of the Education K-12 subcommittee in the Tennessee legislature on March 11, 2025, in Nashville. A bill to… Continue reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, left, Betty Yee, and Katie Porter took part in a forum at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Photos: Screengrabs via KNBC-TV Seven Democratic candidates seeking to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom said that they stood with the LGBTQ community during a forum Monday evening. One,… Continue reading
He turned Bob Dylan onto pot and Woody Guthrie. He organized underground poetry and political protest. He was part of the city’s radical soul, and we will miss him By Tim Redmond March 4, 2026 (48hills.org) Diamond Dave Whitaker died March 2, and with him went a part of San… Continue reading
Chris Armitage Dec 11, 2025 (Medium.com) It has been done and it can be replicated. This article is adapted from my new booklet, “Grab Them by the E.A.R.R.: How to Make Politicians Do What You Want.” The full booklet is available as a free download here: https://buymeacoffee.com/theer/e/487906 If you can contribute,… Continue reading
US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks alongside other Republicans during a news conference about voting legislation on February 11, 2026 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) The SAVE America Act and related bills “aren’t about keeping our elections free and fair,” warned the… Continue reading
Advocates hold signs during a news conference on Medicare Advantage plans in front of the US Capitol on July 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) “We don’t allow banks to call themselves the U.S. Treasury Investment Fund,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “We don’t allow anyone to… Continue reading
Wajahat Ali Mar 3, 2026 As Trump’s wars rage and income inequality soars, corporate Democrats are doubling down on crushing progressives ahead of the 2026 elections. The party’s establishment prioritizes donors over voters, leaving the left base frustrated and disillusioned. Joining me to break down what this means for the… Continue reading
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In “Bernie for Burlington,” Dan Chiasson’s affection for his subject risks turning history into a sales pitch. By Alexander Nazaryan Alexander Nazaryan writes about politics, culture and science. Feb. 4, 2026 (NYTimes.com) When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. BERNIE FOR BURLINGTON: The… Continue reading
ChatGPT: Yes. Saikat Chakrabarti was one of the co-founders of Justice Democrats. Chakrabarti served as an executive director of Justice Democrats and helped design the organization’s strategy and technology for grassroots organizing. The group became well known for recruiting progressive challengers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose 2018 primary victory over Joe… Continue reading
